BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080930T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:LA Drupal September User Group Meeting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1152138/ ] Topics Using Drupal: Stand Up To Cancer The wonderful national campaign against cancer uses Drupal for their website \, and they even use CCK! Come see how the campaign uses Drupal for the web site and internal organization. Rain Breaw is the technical supervisor (film industry title that comes closest to "webmaster") of the Stand Up To Cancer website - standup2cancer.org. Launched on May 28\, 2008\, this website was built for two purposes: 1) to advertise the televised fundraising special that aired on ABC\, CBS and NBC on Sept. 5\; and 2) to assist the special in its goal of raising millions of dollars for cancer research. SU2C built two major donation-driven interfaces into the website in an effort to increase donations\, The Constellation\, and the Team Challenge. With a long-term goals of becoming a community environment for those impacted by cancer (everyone)\, a reporting mechanism for the spending of donation dollars\, and a continued donation engine in mind\, SU2C also built (and continues to improve) a TV channel\, a magazine\, a user forum\, and other tools into the site. SU2C's model is to direct 100% of public funds raised to actual cancer research. All labor costs for development of the website and show were underwritten\, all tools were donated\, and all services were deeply discounted. SU2C initially chose Drupal for its website not out of experience or interest\, but because it seemed to be the best affordable option given the extremely limited timeframe SU2C faced (the website was conceived\, built and launched in less than 5 months). While Drupal made it possible to launch this complex site in a short period of time\, the limited experience of the various parties involved in this project led to unique challenges. Rain (www.rainbreaw.com) is an independent film director/producer and co-founder of the web and internet media development company\, SunRain Productions (www.sunrainproductions.com). Stand Up To Cancer is a detour in Rain's career of which she is quite proud. Plus... In addition to our presentation(s) of the night we have open-mic opportunities for those who have general Drupal questions or need help\, time for those who are hiring or looking for consultants\, upcoming Drupal training announcements\, raffle prizes for attendees\, and as always\, the end of the meeting networking session with the fun and knowledgeable LA Drupal crowd. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1152138/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1152138/ DTSTAMP:20080929T130003 LAST-UPDATED:20080929T130003 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/27569/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/79707/":Rich Media Institute @ 525 Venezia Avenue\, Venice\, California 90291 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Rich Media Institute ADDRESS:525 Venezia Avenue CITY:Venice REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:90291 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/79707/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081001T200000 DTEND:20081001230000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20081101T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Learn How To Set Up Websites With 7 Minute Setup! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1070631/ ] 7 Minute Setup will teach you exactly what you need to know to set up your own website\, that you control\, so you can start to make money online. You CAN'T rely on other sites like blogger\, wordpress.com\, and squidoo for your websites - You have to OWN your space\, or you could find your sites being removed for no apparent reason! 7 Minute Setup takes you through what you need\, from buying a domain name\, to getting hosting\, to setting up your site\, and it shows you how to do it in JUST 7 Minutes! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1070631/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1070631/ DTSTAMP:20080902T215024 LAST-UPDATED:20080902T215024 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/293193/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8256/":Internet @ 0.0.0.0\, Netropolis\, Earth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Internet ADDRESS:0.0.0.0 CITY:Netropolis REGION;X-ABBREV=:Earth COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Solar System POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8256/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081011 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:FOWA Expo DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/469913/ ] FOWA Expo is coming back to London - it's promising to be bigger and better than ever with all of the biggest names in the industry gathering for Europe's biggest web conference. Registration hasn't opened yet\, but if you'd like to be notified when it does\, you can sign up using the link below. Make sure you save the date! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/469913/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/469913/ DTSTAMP:20080407T071826 LAST-UPDATED:20080407T071826 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/181785/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10928/":ExCel @ Royal Victoria Dock\, London\, London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:ExCel ADDRESS:Royal Victoria Dock CITY:London REGION;X-ABBREV=:London COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10928/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081008T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Cleveland Web Standards Association - October Meeting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1111069/ ] User Research in the Design Process -Vince Frantz Ever stared at a blank Photoshop screen and just needed to “get started designing”? Ever been handed a 40 page spec sheet that you needed to build from? Ever wonder if this feature should even be built in the first place? Not to be confused with usability testing – user research can help get client\, designer and developer all on the same side of the table. A solid understanding of the user leads not only to true “usability” but even better ideas to build in the first place. With the right combination of tools and process – even designers and developers will demand user research with every project to the benefit of all. Vince Frantz is an information designer and principal of Frantz I.D. Since 1996\, he has spearheaded a broad scope of design projects across web\, intra/extranet\, print and motion media. Prior to that\, Vince was an interaction designer and illustrator at Root Learning\, Inc. After many years doing design and development\, in 2005 he began designing a new form of organization that would enhance the user centered design and development process. In June of 2006\, Sprokets launched as his own “ideal client” that would always align business strategy with end-user needs. Vince also founded the non-profit Public Square Group to help cities in Northeast Ohio employ a user centered approach to the design and development of sustainable skateboard parks. Agenda 6:30 - 7:00 Social time while attendees arrive 7:00 - 8:30 Presentation 8:30 - 11:00 More social time at Max & Erma's (5020 Tiedeman Rd) Map for Max & Erma's URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1111069/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1111069/ DTSTAMP:20080918T185358 LAST-UPDATED:20080918T185358 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/282368/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/145290/":American Greetings @ 1 American Road\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44144 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:American Greetings ADDRESS:1 American Road CITY:Cleveland REGION;X-ABBREV=:Ohio COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:44144 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/145290/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081011T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Multipack October 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1097453/ ] The Multipack celebrates it's third birthday this October\, so come join us at our regular haunt at the Old Joint Stock in Birmingham for a few drinks before we heard for a meal. Come along and meet your peers. Share your loves and frustrations with websites and applications with people who can relate\, and even offer solutions. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1097453/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1097453/ DTSTAMP:20080913T113122 LAST-UPDATED:20080913T113122 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/28189/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8526/":The Old Joint Stock @ 4 Temple Row West\, Birmingham\, West Midlands B25NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:The Old Joint Stock ADDRESS:4 Temple Row West CITY:Birmingham REGION;X-ABBREV=:West Midlands COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United Kingdom POSTALCODE:B25NY URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8526/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081028T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:MindSurf DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1048235/ ] Join local business professionals for a one-day educational conference to learn about business trends and technologies for Business Leaders\, HR Professionals\, Design and Web Specialists\, Project Managers and Business Analysts. You’ll walk away with tools needed to incorporate your new skill set the very next day. Education Wave topics include: • Business Analysis • Project Management • Professional Business and Management Skills • Microsoft Office Business Intelligence Tools • Microsoft Office Tips and Tricks • Web Design and Media • Print Design and Media You can either pick a Wave and stick to it or jump around from topic to topic to get the most out of your day. The event includes a personal Insights profile (a $195 value)\, free buffet lunch\, snacks and beverages throughout the entire day and lots of great prizes given away at the close of the conference. Attendees will also receive a private link to download the slides from all 28 sessions post-conference. E-mail: info@nhmn.com Phone: 952.896.6800 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1048235/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1048235/ DTSTAMP:20080826T121136 LAST-UPDATED:20080826T121136 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/290561/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/209478/":The Westin @ 3209 Galleria\, 69th & France\, Edina\, Minnesota 55435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:The Westin ADDRESS:3209 Galleria\, 69th & France CITY:Edina REGION;X-ABBREV=:Minnesota COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:55435 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/209478/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081116T150000 DTEND:20081116170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20081119T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:CanUX 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1105020/ ] CanUX brings together industry leaders\, hands-on activities\, and working design and technology professionals. This year's speakers include Dave Gray (XPLANE)\, Brandon Schauer (Adaptive Path) and Luke Wroblewski (Yahoo). For two and a half days\, participants work in the middle of breathtaking scenery matched by a mix of practical tools and inspiring brand-new ideas. Unlike a typical conference\, CanUX focuses on sessions that are long enough to give hands-on experience with the topics at hand. With a cap of 70 attendees and the retreat-like atmosphere of the venue\, there is a special camaraderie among participants. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1105020/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1105020/ DTSTAMP:20080916T154145 LAST-UPDATED:20080916T154145 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/47237/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10876/":Banff Centre @ Banff\, Alberta\, Banff\, Alberta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Banff Centre ADDRESS:Banff\, Alberta CITY:Banff REGION;X-ABBREV=:Alberta COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Canada POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10876/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090208 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Web Directions North Denver DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1149666/ ] Web Directions North returns in 2009\, this year moving to Denver Colorado. Featuring • two days of intensive workshops • two days of inspiring\, educational\, practical conference sessions from world leading experts • two days of networking on the slopes of the world famous Breckenridge ski resort Web Directions will leave you • up to speed with best practice and the state of the art in web design\, development\, interaction design\, user testing\, and much more • inspired to put these latest techniques into practice • even better connected with your peers in the industry Wherever you work - in enterprise\, government\, education\, a design firm\, as a freelance - Web Directions delivers the real world expertise from real world experts you need to do your job even better. Stay tuned for speaker announcements in coming days ands weeks URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1149666/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1149666/ DTSTAMP:20080928T204855 LAST-UPDATED:20080928T204855 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/46151/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/41253/":Grand Hyatt\, Denver @ none\, Colorado\, Colorado END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Grand Hyatt\, Denver ADDRESS:none CITY:Colorado REGION;X-ABBREV=:Colorado COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/41253/ END:VVENUE END:VCALENDAR